I am excited to announce that I will be attending JCK, the largest and most reputable trade event in the jewellery industry. For over 30 years, JCK has been bringing the jewellery industry to Las Vegas, with more than 17,000 attendees and 1,800 exhibitors from around the world. Guests from 130 countries have attended JCK, making it a globally recognized and trusted industry leader and supporter. This year's event is expected to be even grandeur with an even larger number of exhibitors and participants are expected.
As a jewellery professional, attending industry events for networking and education is crucial for business and career growth. JCK is the one show you don't want to miss, as it provides the perfect opportunity to connect with buyers, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and students. With invaluable resources, it's the ultimate platform to learn, showcase, and stay current with the latest trends and innovations in the jewellery industry.
I'm planning to attend this highly anticipated JCK jewellery show, which is considered to be the biggest event in the entire jewellery industry. JCK Las Vegas is not just a jewellery show It is an eagerly anticipated annual event that allows jewellery industry professionals to connect and establish new relationships, participate in informative talks and seminars, and discuss current issues that impact the global jewellery community.
Let's discuss the upcoming show. What you need to know, any updates and what to look out for and not to miss. The first thing first is the location. The show will take place at the Venetian Expo and Venetian Resort in Las Vegas from May 31st to June 3rd, 2024. The JCK Luxury event will showcase various high-end jewellery brands and retailers from Wednesday, May 29th to June 3rd. The first two days of the show will be by invitation-only days.
This year, JCK declared love as the official theme of the JCK Las Vegas show. This theme represents the passion and emotions evoked by the jewellery industry, and the sense of community its members feel for each other. At JCK, they are proud to be connected to the love within their industry. Personal connections are at the heart of JCK and the jewellery industry. Share your JCK show love story for a chance to be featured in the May issue of JCK.
A new select event and features will open on Thursday, 30th May, including AGTA's Gems, the newly relocated Hong Kong Pavilion. The Hong Kong Pavilion, which was previously located within the main show floor, is newly added to the JCK 2024 event. It will be open for attendees on Thursday, May 30, and will be moved to the Level 1 Ballroom. Similar to GEMS with AGTA, attendees will now have access to the Hong Kong Pavilion a day before the rest of the show. This will enable them to start networking and sourcing early.
JCK has announced its new Sustainability Summit. A Sustainability Summit will be held at JCK on Thursday, May 30 in the San Palo Ballroom on Level 3. The Summit aims to bring together key stakeholders in the jewellery industry to explore and promote a sustainable mindset throughout the supply chain. This two-hour event will feature a dynamic combination of a keynote address and a thought-provoking panel discussion with industry leaders and authorities in sustainability efforts. The Summit will provide valuable insights into the consumer mindset on sustainability, as well as actionable strategies to incorporate sustainability into their business practices.
JCK Talks will return with more speakers and sessions than before. Sessions will take place in the Venetian ballrooms on May 30 and on the Showcase Stage and Social Stage from May 31 to June 2. The programming covers topics such as security, sales, DEI, marketing, and more. There will also be a JCK celebrity Keynote on June 1. Returning after a successful debut in 2023 is the Social Stage, where digital strategists, content creators, and influencers will give daily 30-minute sessions. The full schedule is available on the website and is updated weekly.
As a jewellery influencer, I will take the stage on Friday, May 31 from 4.30-5.15 pm, Social Media Stage, Level 2 show floor to share my thoughts around "Influencer Collaboration - Creating Meaningful Partnerships & Campaigns. I welcome everyone and I hope to get to meet you guys.
JCK is happening soon! There will be a keynote session on June 1, featuring a surprise celebrity guest. The schedule is available on their website and will be updated weekly. JCK Rocks will be held on June 2 at Tao Beach and Nightclub. Attendees can use the JCK Mobile app to plan and browse through the exhibitor and event lists. Upgrading to JCK Pro offers perks like a dedicated registration line, hotel room discounts, an exclusive lounge, swag, and reserved priority seating. Safety protocols include vetting attendees and investing in "best-in-class security measures."
Visit https://lasvegas.jckonline.com/en-us.html for more updates and announcements on JCK 2024.
Author: Shohista Turdiyeva
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